VJ Combo Cab

**als_lespaul** · May 25th, 2007, 09:36 AM

This thing is going to look soooo cool! I hope you'll post some sound clips when you're done.

**sunvalleylaw** · May 25th, 2007, 11:56 AM

I really like it and adore the grill cloth you picked! My folks had some old speakers with that cloth that were just cool somehow! I like emblem position #1 as well. Thanks for keeping us posted!

**M29** · May 27th, 2007, 06:17 PM

Well...Here is the semi finished cab along with my finished Chinese Strat that I setup like a Squier '51. I still have to mount the handle and amp bolt caps on the top, which I am going to wait to do until I get the mods done and quit taking the darn amp in and out. I need to install shielding on the inside of the upper cab as well, like the head had. I will be trying different speakers for a while so the back cover will be temporary.
I tried to use as many parts as I could from the Epiphone VJ head to keep costs at a minimum and to bring over as much flavor as I could from the original.

I have some of this tolex left is anyone is interested. The piece I have left is 38 inches by 105 inches.

My Hammond 125DSE transformer came in and I plan to put that in this week sometime. I am anxious to try it out with the transformer. Maybe I can put a clip together of some sort, I don't play very well yet so don't hold your breath

I still have not been able to turn it up yet but look forward to it

It is hard to see the shade of vintage Marshall dark green tolex but I like it. I may end up getting a different piping and put it around the upper inside along with across the front like it is now. This piping is from the head cab. I need to find an upholstery shop around here. It would be too much with shipping on the web for such a cheap small piece.

I have a bunch of images to put up of putting the tolex on. I will get that up soon.

I hope ya like it

M29

Robert**** · May 27th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Looks awesome! When do we get to hear it?

**M29** · May 27th, 2007, 06:27 PM

Hello Robert,

Thank you for the kind words.
Well...my wife just had a surgery, my son is graduating, I have to have a surgery and with everyone at home for a while it is hard to do any recording or playing loud but I hope to slip some jammin in soon and I am sure I will find a slot to record something. I do want to wait till I get the transformer in though. I play all the time with the headphones on or with the guitar unamplified but it is hard right now to do anything loud

Hey that lesson on (Improve your phrasing with triads) is a lot of fun! I have been workin it over. Lots of new ideas flowing, thanks a million Robert!

M29

**ted s** · May 27th, 2007, 08:12 PM

M29 !!!! Holy Sheeeeite man ! that looks absolutely amazing !
Excellent.. a job well done.. awsome.. just awsome..

**M29** · May 27th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Thanks ted s I am glad you like it! It seems to be a good size but it is a bit on the heavy side, not something I wanted with a bad back. I do like it all in one though and I have the three speaker taps that the VJ combo don't have and with a 12 inch speaker as well. I'm happy now

Thanks again ted s

M29

**tot_Ou_tard** · May 28th, 2007, 05:13 AM

It really looks great M29.

I liked your idea of only using the Epi, but the angled epiphone has a nice vibe.

If you ever decided to make another one so you could play in stereo, then one could be Epi' & the other 'Phone.

duhvoodooman*** · May 28th, 2007, 06:59 AM

WOW!!!!! Gorgeous job, M! You are a craftsman, sir!

Spudman*** · May 28th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Fantastic! If I ever need reconstructive surgery I think I'm going to talk to you first. I'll bet you can do a better job than almost any doctor.

Robert**** · May 28th, 2007, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Spudman

Fantastic! If I ever need reconstructive surgery I think I'm going to talk to you first. I'll bet you can do a better job than almost any doctor.

Amen to that! You can make anything look good, M29! Even "faders" like Spudman and myself.

**sunvalleylaw** · May 28th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Wow M29! The finished product is even better than I thought, and given your talents, I expected greatness. I LOVE that grill cloth!

**warren0728** · May 28th, 2007, 10:35 AM

wow...what a beautiful looking amp! Where should i ship my valve jr. combo for a face lift?!!

ww

**6STRINGS 9LIVES** · May 29th, 2007, 10:45 AM

M29 , great job , nice design and choice of cosmetics , beautiful ..is it open back or sealed ?

**Tone2TheBone** · May 29th, 2007, 10:52 AM

Oh wow! I just went back and looked at this thread. Dang that came out cool as hell! You're very creative!

**tot_Ou_tard** · May 29th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Spudman

Fantastic! If I ever need reconstructive surgery I think I'm going to talk to you first. I'll bet you can do a better job than almost any doctor.

So Spud, what color Naugahyde (er, I meen Tolex) ear do you want? Marshall green might clash with your tweed nose.

**ted s** · May 29th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by warren0728

wow...what a beautiful looking amp! Where should i ship my valve jr. combo for a face lift?!!

ww

Hey, now THAT sounds like a plan ! Good way to make some gas money ?!

**warren0728** · May 29th, 2007, 04:55 PM

picturing m29 and dvm holding signs by the side of the road..."will build for GAS money"

ww

duhvoodooman*** · May 29th, 2007, 05:15 PM

Hey, I never thought of that! Maybe I should take the ZYS "on the road"!

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